A Word About Chakras

Chakra, a Sanskrit word for wheel, are  stations of spiritual energy located throughout the length of your spine. There are seven more commonly known chakras and each is said to influence certain areas of your body. There is a ton of information available on the internet but recently a friend shared this link www.chakraenergy.com. To gain a greater understanding of chakras, you might want to visit the site.

Why do you want to know more about Chakras? If your chakra is over-used or under-used or if you have a block, it can manifest itself in a negative way in a physical, emotional or spiritual level. There are many methods, as you will see in this website, to help you keep your chakras in balance.

My personal favorite is using the vocal toning method. If you have ever used the word “om” before you meditate, you would be toning the chakra of the solar plexus. I have found that my meditation practice is enhanced when I first tone my chakras before entering a meditative state. Here are the vocal tones for each of the seven main chakras.

1. The Crown Chakra is EEE as in See
2. The Throat Chakra is EYE as in eye
3. The Brow Chakra is AYE as in SAY
4. The Heart Chakra is AH as in the short sound of “a” as in Amen
5. The Solar Plexus Chakra is OH as in go
6. The Sacral Chakra is OOO as in dew
7. The Root Chakra is the short “u” sound  UH as in ugh.

Next time you get ready to meditate, try going through these sounds. Take a deep breath and fill your diaphragm. As you exhale, say the sound for the chakra you are toning. Repeat three times before moving to the next sound and Chakra. Try to focus on what you are doing and notice how your body is feeling as you work your way from the Crown Chakra to the Root Chakra.

Have a great rest of the week and weekend! Remember to save some time for meditation!